parquetry
noun
- ornate wooden floor design
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈpɑɹkɪtɹi/
noun
Etymology: Etymology tree English parquet English -ry English parquetry From parquet + -ry.
- The technique of applying wooden tiles or veneers to create a decorative geometrical pattern on floors, furniture etc.
“The new ballroom floor is a marvellous example of parquetry.”